The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.0
9.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 235 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,427
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 21.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- EAST BARNET SCHOOL
- Head
- Ms Leann Swaine (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chestnut Grove, East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDanegrove Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet
Primary · 550m away
Oaktree School
Special school · 611m away
Brookhill Nursery School
Nursery · 704m away
De Bohun Primary School
Primary · 940m away
Monkfrith Primary School
Primary · 959m away
Church Hill School
Primary · 980m away
Oak Hill School
Academy · 996m away
Questions parents ask
Is East Barnet School a selective school?
No. East Barnet School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is East Barnet School's Ofsted rating?
East Barnet School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend East Barnet School?
East Barnet School currently has 1,427 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Barnet School take?
East Barnet School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is East Barnet School?
East Barnet School is in Barnet, EN4 8PU, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Barnet School have a sixth form?
Yes, East Barnet School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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